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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.06, 601.70 and 303.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.06, 601.70 and 303.32 is: 418.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.06 : 601.70 = 303.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.06/601.70 = 303.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.06x = 601.70 × 303.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.06x = 182,507.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,507.64/436.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.54

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